And the last, and most complex, are the regional powers financing the fighting, middle-power actors like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iran spending huge sums to back insurgent groups while carrying out strategic military strikes in pursuit of resources and political power.
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Janine di Giovanni,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Logical Pictures Group are financing the film, and co-rep international sales alongside Protagonist Pictures.
For someone underwriting an almond orchard, the difference between a secure and a precarious water position is increasingly something a model can put a figure on before the deal closes, instead of a risk that surfaces years later in a re-appraisal.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
So for traders looking to generate income rather than protect existing equity, the real edge lies in underwriting the downside.
Venture capital spent years funding the furniture.
—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Data center tax benefits have been substantial, with Maiden seeing its tax rate drop from 40 cents to 38 cents, while funding a community center, town hall and emergency services, Millar previously said.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Entrepreneurs are also utilizing AI to accelerate business launches, aiding in planning and research, though human insight remains vital.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Olivia Hernandez Olivo was sentenced in June 2025 after her attorney entered an Alford plea for aiding and abetting in second-degree murder on her behalf.
—
Shannon Tyler
June 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Arie has a reputation of advocating for self-empowerment and social consciousness in her music, as well as being outspoken on race and cultural identity issues.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Daisy Chain Fields features an all-women lineup and 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls.
In that election, the president made another last-minute entry for the three-term congressman, endorsing Feenstra four days before the election against Lahn, who edged out the win by less 1 percentage point.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Supergirl, a more prominent character than usual, is badly damaged from the attempt, which does not feature Gunn writing or directing, only jubilantly endorsing what is an extremely subpar film.
Wu, a socialist in all but name, is also trying to flex her muscle, backing several state legislative challengers in the hopes of knocking off her enemies, state Sens.
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Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
Mamdani diverged from Democratic leaders by backing candidates who were unafraid to openly criticize Israel and advocate for ambitious economic policies.
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